Few Pokemon outrun Electrode without a Choice Scarf. Electric typing gives it solid coverage options. Only weak to Ground. A longtime staple going back to Gen 1. Known as the Ball Pokemon.
The stat bars tell the story: Speed carries everything and Attack's dead weight. But this Ball Pokemon still yields 2 Speed EVs per fight on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
The tissue on the surface of its body is curiously similar in composition to an Apricorn. When irritated, this Pokémon lets loose an electric current equal to 20 lightning bolts.
Electrode Weakness
GoodGround-type moves hit Electrode for super-effective damage. Not many exploitable gaps in the Electric typing defensive chart. Electrode's Electric typing only leaves 1 gap to cover.
Electrode is what Voltorb becomes. Breed it for Voltorb eggs (average hatch time). A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Voltorb pushed Electrode to 490 total stats. Speed saw the largest single gain at +50.
How to Evolve
Breed with Electrode to get Voltorb eggs (with patience) using 23 partners from the Mineral egg group.
Ditto only
The build revolves around Volt Switch for safe pivoting. Soundproof and Focus Sash support Electrode's hit-and-run approach, with max Attack and Speed EVs making sure each pivot actually threatens. Normal coverage adds versatility.
Best Build
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
The offense anchors on Thunder and Thunderbolt, with Normal and Grass coverage adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Electrode that handles most situations. Energy Ball and Thunderbolt give it enough punch where it matters.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
You're catching Voltorb first, not Electrode. Voltorb appears at decent rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Electrode in Legends: Arceus
Step 1Catch VoltorbEASYSacred PlazaGrassUncommonFacility- Step 2Electrode ✓
Electrode works as a pivot with 490 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list — a situational pick that fills a niche. That 150 base Speed does the heavy lifting.
Watch for Rhydon (Ground) when using Electrode. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Electrode's base 150 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Soundproof protects against sound-based moves — that's the one you want on Electrode. Aftermath is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Static works too if your team needs something different.
Electrode is a mixed attacker — base 50 Attack and 80 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 150 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the pivot role.
Electrode appears in 20 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Available since Red & Blue, Electrode appears in 20 games spanning 9 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Hisuian form in Generation 8.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A